Combination Garment and Jewelry System

ABSTRACT

A combination garment and jewelry system having removably securable jewelry elements. The garment includes a neckline, and may be a shirt, a blouse, a dress or other similar upper body garment. The neckline includes fasteners thereon for receiving a jewelry element. The jewelry element is a necklace or chain, among others and includes a first end and a second end. The first end and second end includes fasteners thereon for engagement with the fasteners on the neckline of the garment. Preferably, the fasteners include magnets or magnetic material so that the jewelry element can be removably secured to the garment, therefore allowing the jewelry element to be interchanged as desired by the user.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.61/944,844 filed on Feb. 26, 2014. The above identified patentapplication is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety toprovide continuity of disclosure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a combination garment and jewelrysystem. More specifically, the present invention provides a garmenthaving a neckline with a plurality of fasteners disposed on theneckline. The fasteners are adapted to engage with fasteners disposed onthe ends of a chain or necklace so that the user can removably secure ajewelry element to the garment.

Many people wear jewelry in order to enhance their appearance or toprovide a desired look. Various types of jewelry are worn includingchains, necklaces, and chokers, among others. However, these types ofjewelry typically include a clasp that must be fastened in an area atthe back of the user's neck. Securing a clasp can be difficult since theclasp is small and the user is unable to see the clasp. Securing theclasp can be particularly challenging for people having a handicap orpoor hand dexterity. Thus, a piece of jewelry that can be more easilyadorned and that does not require a clasp fastener is desired.

Devices have been disclosed in the prior art that relate to garment andjewelry devices having magnetic fasteners. These include devices thathave been patented and published in patent application publications.Some devices provide devices for securing objects or cables to garmentsusing magnetic means, such as U.S. Published Patent Application Number2013/0048341, U.S. Pat. No. 8,615,853, and U.S. Published PatentApplication Number 2012/01511661. Other devices in the prior art relateto jewelry having magnetic fasteners, such as U.S. Published PatentApplication Number 2013/0232730 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,282,760.

These prior art devices have several known drawbacks. These devices failto provide a garment having fasteners on the neckline thereof that areadapted to removably engage with a necklace or other jewelry elementhaving fasteners on the ends thereof. Thus, the devices do not allow auser to removably secure necklaces and other jewelry directly to thegarment.

In light of the devices disclosed in the prior art, it is submitted thatthe present invention substantially diverges in design elements from theprior art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the artfor an improvement to existing combination garment and jewelry devices.In this regard the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types ofcombination garment and jewelry devices now present in the prior art,the present invention provides a new combination garment and jewelrydevice wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience forthe user when removably securing any of various jewelry elements, suchas necklaces to a garment.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved combination garment and jewelry device that has all of theadvantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a combinationgarment and jewelry device comprising a garment with fasteners thereonadapted to engage with a jewelry element, such as a necklace.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a combinationgarment and jewelry device comprising a garment having a neckline,wherein fasteners are disposed on the neckline.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a combinationgarment and jewelry device comprising a jewelry element, such as achain, choker, or necklace, wherein the jewelry element includesfasteners on the ends thereof.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a combinationgarment and jewelry device comprising magnetic fasteners for removablysecuring a jewelry element to a garment.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a combinationgarment and jewelry device that may be readily fabricated from materialsthat permit relative economy and are commensurate with durability.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention willbecome apparent from the following detailed description taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will beparticularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and mannerin which it may be made and used may be better understood after a reviewof the following description, taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the combination garment and jewelrydevice.

FIG. 2 shows a close-up view of an embodiment of the garment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 3 shows a close-up view of an embodiment of the jewelry element ofthe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like referencenumerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similarelements of the combination garment and jewelry system. For the purposesof presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention,the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for providing a userwith a garment adapted to receive any of various jewelry elementsthereon for allowing a user to more easily adorn jewelry. The figuresare intended for representative purposes only and should not beconsidered to be limiting in any respect.

Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of thecombination garment and jewelry system. The combination garment andjewelry system 11 comprises a garment 12 having a neckline 13, wherein aplurality of fasteners 14, 15 is positioned on the neckline 13. Thesystem further includes a jewelry element 21 that includes fasteners 24,25 thereon that can be removably secured to the plurality of fasteners14, 15 on the neckline 13 of the garment 12. The jewelry element 21includes a chain 23 having a first end 24 and a second end 25 and thatmay further includes one or more charms or pendants 22.

Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a close-up view of an embodimentof the garment of the present invention. The garment 11 preferablycomprises an upper body garment having a neckline 13, such as along-sleeved shirt, a short sleeved shirt, a T-shirt, a polo shirt,among others. Further, the garment 12 may include a blouse or a dress orthe like. The neckline 13 can be a V-neck, a crew neck, a square neck, aswoop neck, or any of various other types of necklines 13.

Preferably, a pair of fasteners 14, 15 are disposed on an interiorsurface of the neckline 13 so that they are not visible on the exteriorof the garment 12. The fasteners 14, 15 are preferably located on afront portion of the neckline 13 so that the fasteners 14, 15 arepositioned on the front of the user when the garment 12 is adorned bythe user. Further, the fasteners 14, 15 are preferably spaced from oneanother, and are located on opposing sides of the neckline 13.

The fasteners 14, 15 are preferably magnetic fasteners, and may includemagnets or magnetic material. However, in alternate embodiments, thefasteners 14, 15 may include various other types of fasteners, includingbuttons, snaps, clips, clasps, or any other suitable type of fastenerfor removably securing a jewelry element.

Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a close-up view of an embodimentof the jewelry element of the present invention. The jewelry element 21can resemble any of various types of jewelry including a necklace,chain, or choker, among others. The jewelry element preferably includesa chain 23 having a first end and second end, wherein the chain 23 canbe composed of any of various materials, including silver, gold, orplatinum, among others. The chain 23 may include one or more pendants22, charms, or lockets thereon to provide a decorative and ornamentalappearance. The pendants 22 can also be composed of any of variousmaterials and may further include gemstones, diamonds, or other coloredbeads.

The first end of the chain 23 includes a first fastener 24 thereon, andthe second end includes a second fastener 25 thereon. The fasteners 24,25 are adapted to removably engage with the fasteners on the neckline ofthe garment. Thus, the fasteners 24, 25 are preferably magnetic so as tobe magnetically secured to magnetic fasteners on the neckline of thegarment. However, in alternate embodiments the fasteners 24, 25 caninclude other types of fasteners, such as buttons, snaps, clips, clasps,or any other suitable type of fastener that corresponds with thefastener on the neckline of the garment.

Alternatively, the fasteners 24, 25 can be removably secured to oneanother so that the user can wear the jewelry element 21 withoutsecuring the jewelry element to a garment. Preferably, the fasteners 24,25 are magnetic so that the user can easily secure the jewelry element21 around the user's neck by placing the first fastener 24 in contactwith the second fastener 25. This eliminates the need for the user tosecure a fastener, such as a clasp, on a conventional necklace.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown anddescribed in what is considered to be the most practical and preferredembodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be madewithin the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications willoccur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the abovedescription then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensionalrelationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assemblyand use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in theart, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

I claim: 1) A combination garment and jewelry system, comprising: agarment having a neckline; a plurality of fasteners disposed on saidneckline; a jewelry element comprising a first end and a second end,wherein a first fastener is disposed on said first end and a secondfastener is disposed on said second end; wherein said first fastener andsaid second fastener can be removably secured to said plurality offasteners on said neckline of said garment. 2) The combination garmentand jewelry system of claim 1, wherein said garment comprises a shirt.3) The combination garment and jewelry system of claim 1, wherein saidgarment comprises a dress. 4) The combination garment and jewelry systemof claim 1, wherein said plurality of fasteners comprises a firstfastener disposed on a first side of said neckline, and a secondfastener disposed on a second side of said neckline. 5) The combinationgarment and jewelry system of claim 4, wherein said plurality offasteners are disposed on a front portion of said neckline, such thatsaid fasteners are positioned on a front of a user when said garment isadorned by said user. 6) The combination garment and jewelry system ofclaim 1, wherein said plurality of fasteners on said neckline, saidfirst fastener, and said second fastener comprise magnets. 7) Thecombination garment and jewelry system of claim 1, wherein said jewelryelement further comprises one or more pendants thereon. 8) Thecombination garment and jewelry system of claim 1, wherein said jewelryelement comprises a necklace. 9) The combination garment and jewelrysystem of claim 1, wherein said jewelry element comprises a chain.